Joshua C. Black
Can My Service Animal Accompany Me to Work?
Employers may be required to allow a service animal in the workplace as a reasonable accommodation under the ADA, provided certain criteria
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 20
- 3 min
Understanding Your Rights: Taking Time Off for Mental Health in Phoenix, Arizona
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provide important protections for employees in Phoenix
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 13
- 3 min
Are My Political Views Protected at Work?
While the First Amendment's protections regarding free speech do not typically extend to the private workplace, employees in Phoenix, Arizon
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 6
- 3 min
Can I Date My Boss? Navigating Workplace Relationships and the Legal Landscape of Sexual Harassment
The question of whether you can date your boss goes beyond personal desires and raises important legal and ethical considerations.
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 29
- 3 min
What Happens to My Work Visa If I am an Immigrant and Get Terminated from My Job?
While the prospect of losing your job as an immigrant on a work visa can be daunting, it does not automatically result in the loss of your
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 22
- 3 min
Can My Employer Deny My Reasonable Vacation Request?
When considering whether an employer can deny a vacation request, the reasonableness of the request often plays a crucial role.
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 15
- 3 min
Can I Discuss My Pay Raise with Coworkers Even if the Company Frowns on It?
Discussing your salary with coworkers is generally protected by federal law. The NLRA safeguards employees' rights to engage in concerted
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 8
- 2 min
Medical Marijuana at Work: Still a Sticky (Icky) Situation
Despite the discretion employers hold in maintaining a drug-free workplace, they may also have a responsibility to engage in an interactive
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Joshua C. Black
- Jun 1
- 3 min
Understanding the Distinction: At-Will Employment vs. Right to Work
While both at-will employment and right to work are prevalent in Arizona, it is crucial to distinguish between them.
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Joshua C. Black
- May 25
- 3 min
The Truth about Salary and Overtime Pay
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. As an employment lawyer I often receive inquiries from salaried employees regarding entitlement to overtime pay.
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Joshua C. Black
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Top Lawyers: Joshua C Black On The 5 Things You Need To Become A Top Lawyer In Your Specific Field
I recently sat down to answer some questions about the practice of employment law with Authority Magazine.
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Joshua C. Black
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
Workers’ Rights are Human Rights
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. December is Universal Human Rights Month. Established in 1948 in response to the human rights violations of WWII
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Joshua C. Black
- Nov 9, 2021
- 2 min
How to Accommodate Religion in the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Religious accommodations in the workplace are something many businesses must address to ensure a safe and inclusive
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Joshua C. Black
- Oct 25, 2021
- 3 min
Halloween Dos and Don’ts at the Office
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. Celebrating holidays isn’t out of the norm for many workplaces. As Halloween approaches, employees and employers ma
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Joshua C. Black
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
Minimum Wage Set to Increase on New Year’s Day in Arizona
For the fifth consecutive year, Arizona is scheduled to raise its minimum wage.
The Industrial Commission of Arizona recently announced th
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Joshua C. Black
- Sep 30, 2021
- 2 min
Hispanic Heritage Month and the Workplace
By Joshua C. Black, Esq.
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 through October 15. Started as Hispanic
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Joshua C. Black
- Aug 31, 2021
- 3 min
Teacher’s Rights in the Classroom as COVID Cases Rise
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. COVID-19 cases among children are on the rise. The American Academy of Pediatrics reported more than 121,000 cases
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Joshua C. Black
- Aug 26, 2021
- 2 min
FDA Approval of Pfizer Vaccine Makes Way for Workplace Mandates
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. In the last 6-8 months businesses – both large and small – have weighed the pros and cons of mandating COVID-19 va
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Joshua C. Black
- Aug 22, 2021
- 3 min
Workplace Sexual Harassment in the News Again
By: Joshua C. Black, Esq. Just days ago, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned from his high-profile position after being accused by nearl
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Joshua C. Black
- Jul 30, 2021
- 3 min
Can Teachers be Held Liable for COVID Outbreaks in the Classroom?
By Joshua C. Black, Esq. For the second consecutive year, teachers and students are heading back to the classroom with a global pandemic
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